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Boeing 747-8

Lufthansa’s stretched jumbo

The first version of the Boeing 747 quickly acquired the nickname “jumbo” because of its awesomely gigantic dimensions. The new 747-8 has been stretched to make it 5.6 meters longer than its immediate predecessor, the 747-400. That qualifies it for the title of the world’s longest passenger aircraft. It has seating accommodation for 362 passengers – but still consumes significantly less fuel per passenger than the 747-400. This is made possible by its new General Electric engines and its new, more efficient wing design.

Number in fleet*

19

Length

76.3 m

Wingspan

68.4 m

Height

19.4 m

Speed

920 kph

Max. cruising altitude

13,100 m

Max. takeoff weight

442,300 kg

Max. landing weight

312,100 kg

Range**

13,000 km

Cabin width

6.1 m

First / Business / Premium / Economy (max.)***

8 / 80 / 32 / 244

* September 2016; ** with max. number of bookings; *** Configuration may vary

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